What it’s like to renovate with Add Value Renovations
Real stories from the Auckland families we’ve built for — a 4.8★ Google rating from 34 verified reviews, a Master Builder 10-year guarantee, and the 2025 House of the Year Gold Award.
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The truth about us, in our clients’ words
Add Value Renovations is an Auckland design-and-build renovation company holding a 4.8-star rating from 34 verified Google reviews, a Master Builder 10-Year Guarantee, and a 2025 House of the Year Gold Award. The video stories and written reviews below are from clients across The Gardens, Onehunga, Meadowbank, Remuera and wider Auckland — every project completed under one contract, by one team, on a fixed price agreed upfront.
We don’t pay for reviews. We don’t pre-screen them. What’s below is what people who’ve already lived through the renovation process with us have said publicly. If you’re researching renovation companies in Auckland and trying to figure out who to trust with your home, this page is the most honest answer we can give you.
Six Auckland renovations, six stories
Each of these clients sat down on camera after their build to talk about what it was actually like working with us — the design phase, the build, the surprises, and what they got at the end. No scripts, no filters.
Maddy & Karl’s Hillsborough bungalow extension
Maddy and Karl came down from a three-level townhouse looking for a family home that worked the way they actually live. We extended their 1930s Hillsborough bungalow, opened up the back of the house and reworked the kitchen, dining and bathroom — keeping the character of the original and giving them a home they plan to stay in for the next twenty years. Hear them talk through the project in their own words.
Kane & Janet’s renovation in Lynfield
Kane and Janet were weighing up whether to sell or stay. They chose to stay — and we reworked their kitchen, dining and bathroom to open the space up and make it work for the way they actually live. In their own words, here’s what the design-and-build process was like with us.
Alison’s renovation in The Gardens
Alison’s home in The Gardens wasn’t working for the way her family actually lived in it. In her own words, here’s what it was like working with Add Value Renovations — from first conversation through to the finished result.
Ian & Fiona’s Onehunga home extension
Ian and Fiona wanted to stay in their Onehunga home as they got older — but the layout didn’t suit how they wanted to live. We designed and built a ground floor extension with a master suite, ensuite and reworked kitchen, so they could age in place in the home they love. Watch them walk through the project in their own words.
Dylan and Hannah’s North Shore home extension
Dylan and Hannah loved their home’s architectural character — the timber ceiling beams, the unique layout — but with one cramped bathroom and a layout that didn’t suit family life, it had stopped working for them. We designed and built a master suite extension with two light-filled bathrooms and a refreshed interior — keeping everything they loved about the home, and adding the space and calm they needed.
“Simon and his team absolutely smashed it, with the excellent design and the perfect execution of the finishing touches. He transformed our lives.”
— Dylan & Hannah, North Shore
The Meadowbank conversion
The cheapest extra room is often the one you already own. Watch this Meadowbank project — an under-used part of the property turned into warm, usable everyday space that earns its keep.
What 34 Auckland clients have said publicly
Every review below is on our public Google Business Profile. Click through any of them to see the original, plus photos clients have uploaded of their finished projects.
“We loved working with Simon and the team at Add Value Renovations. Add Value’s project manager Tim, and interior designer Joanna, had excellent communication throughout the entire process. The quality of the workmanship was top-notch and they completed our bungalow renovation on time and on budget.”
“Simon and Joanna planned and completed our en-suite upgrade. We are entirely happy with the finished product and the service and care they provided. He is a good man — honest, reliable, and easy to work with. The attention to detail and quality of the finish was outstanding.”
“Had the pleasure of using Simon and his team on a garage conversion project. Simon made the planning and building process easy and his team were professional in their approach. It was a project that was on time and budget. Have no problem recommending Add Value Renovations for your next project.”
“As a first-time house builder, you can imagine how stressful and nerve-wracking the experience was. Simon and the team at Add Value Renovations made the process so much easier. Their communication was exceptional and the quality of the build exceeded our expectations. We couldn’t be happier with our new home.”
“Simon and his team have completed two pieces of work at my home. The renovation of the main bathroom and an update of the kitchen. Both projects were completed to a very high standard. The team was professional, tidy, and communicative throughout. I would highly recommend Add Value Renovations.”
“We have used the services of Add Value Renovations twice over three years, once for bathroom renovations and more recently for our kitchen and deck. The quality of work has always been excellent and any issues that arose were dealt with promptly and professionally.”
“Simon, working with you and your team was a truly positive experience. Your expertise, combined with your genuine care for our project, made the entire process smooth and stress-free. We’re thrilled with the results and couldn’t have asked for a better team to bring our vision to life.”
“A renovation done by Add Value was truly a remarkable transformation. The kitchen and bathroom designs are not only aesthetically stunning but also highly functional. It’s evident that a lot of thought and care went into every detail.”
“Simon and his team recently took care of renovating the bedrooms of our house. We are very happy with the quality of work and the professionalism shown throughout the project. The team was punctual, tidy and communicated well at every stage.”
What’s behind every five-star finish
Great reviews aren’t an accident. They’re the result of four things we built into the company from day one.
Master Builder Guarantee
Every project is backed by a Registered Master Builder 10-Year Guarantee — independent protection that survives our company.
Design-and-Build, One Contract
One team handles the design, the consents, the trades and the finish. No finger-pointing between architects and builders when something goes sideways.
House of the Year Gold 2025
Independently judged. The 2025 Gold Award confirms what our clients already tell us — the workmanship holds up to scrutiny.
Fixed Pricing, QS-Backed
You sign a fixed price — not an estimate. We use Quantity Surveyors so the number we agree on is the number you pay.
Reading reviews is the start — not the finish
These are the questions Auckland clients ask us most often when they’re researching renovation companies online. Honest answers below.
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Where to go next on your renovation research
If the testimonials above have you thinking about your own home, here’s what to look at next.
See the finished projects
Walk through the actual homes we’ve designed and built — photographed properly, with context on the brief, the budget and the timeline.
Understand how we work
Our design-and-build process explained step by step — from first conversation through to handover and the guarantee that follows.
Get a project estimate
Not ready for a full consultation? Use our instant estimator to get a ballpark figure for your renovation in under 60 seconds.
Frequently asked questions
Consents, pricing, timelines, who picks the tiles — the practical questions every Auckland client asks before starting a renovation.
Our services
From full home renovations to kitchen, bathroom, extension and heritage restoration work — every service we offer in one place.
About Add Value Renovations
Meet the team, learn the story behind the company, and understand why our clients keep coming back for second and third projects.
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